PAW PAW, MI -- Investigators are asking for help from the public on two break-ins, seven years apart, that they believe are connected to the same man.

According to a news release from the Michigan State Police, in the first incident, Dec.12, 2005 in the 36000 block of 52nd Ave., Paw Paw Township, the culprit was chased out of the house by the homeowner, but left behind a ski mask.

In the second case, on July 26, 2012 in the 28000 block of South Shore Dr., Almena Township, a neighbor chased away a man who had broken into a garage and was attempting to steal motorcycles. In that case, he left behind a pair of gloves.

DNA matches on the hat and gloves have led investigators to believe the same man is responsible.

A Michigan State Police forensic artist sketched a drawing of the suspect after the 2005 incident; because the drawing was done more than 7 years ago, authorities caution there may be some changes in the suspect’s appearance.

They ask that anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information regarding these incidents to call the Michigan State Police at 269-657-5551